spirited
adjective
having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc..
spiritedly
-
a word derived from
spirited.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
So I settled on a very different riddle, one that my co-clerks and I had spent an earlier lunch hour spiritedly debating.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2023
Rhythmically, spiritedly, pathetically and gayly, “The Broadway Melody” will make you believe it, even if you don’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
It’s a hokey setup, but Duchovny is spiritedly determined to work through the various permutations of this man-and-Mammon tale.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2021
"I don't see it that way," Kellner replies spiritedly.
From BBC ● May 10, 2019
WE left Mr Bhosh in full pursuit of the runaway horse and milk-chariot which he had so spiritedly purchased while still en route.
From A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... by Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee
